Routine use of cell salvage during cesarean section: A practice evaluation

ConclusionsRoutine intraoperative cell salvage may be used to reduce the need for blood transfusion during cesarean section. The risk of fetal cell alloimmunization in a future pregnancy following reinfusion of intraoperative cell salvage is one in 436. Given an apparent small risk of fetal cell alloimmunization, further work is required to establish the safety profile of intraoperative cell salvage in pregnancy.

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Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - February 15, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Charlotte Leeson, Molly Jones, Joshua Odendaal, Falguni Choksey, Siobhan Quenby Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research